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How to store asparagus (2 Easy Steps)

Asparagus is one of those vegetable that you need to use it before you lose it. It only lasts a few days even stored correctly. Here is a trick for storing your asparagus to preserve the freshness as long as possible.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best way to store asparagus, How to store asparagus
Servings: 1
Calories: 3kcal
Author: Bob

Ingredients

  • 1 asparagus

Instructions

  • Trim off a 1/4 inch from the bottom of the stems. Keep them bound up in the rubber bands and cut.
  • In a glass jar, stand them stems up and add about an inch of water and loosely place a produce bag or baggie over the top. Store them in the fridge.
    You can also wrap the ends in a wet paper towel and then place a loose bag over them and put them into your crisping drawer.
    You will 4-5 days of freshness before they start to go bad and lose flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg